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Charles Leclerc says he misjudged how the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was going to play out and thought he would be able to re-pass Oscar Piastri to beat the McLaren after being overtaken. Piastri had dr…
Charles Leclerc admitted he misjudged the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and thought he could re-pass Oscar Piastri after being overtaken. Piastri closed up on Leclerc after pit stops and made a clean move into Turn 1 to take the lead. Leclerc believed he could re-overtake Piastri later on with the help of DRS, but this was a misjudgment on his part.
The difference in car setups also played a role in Leclerc’s inability to regain the lead, as Piastri pulled away in the closing laps. Leclerc found the race frustrating due to the team running two different configurations, with his higher downforce setup affecting performance on straights. Despite the disappointment, Leclerc remains positive about the team’s overall performance and their mood after a challenging weekend.
